Essays on the noise of existence, being a dad, grief, addiction, and recovery.
New here? Start here.
Most of my writing is about something I’ve lived through or experienced, but some of it is just my opinion. While I write mainly for myself, I always like your feedback so please leave a comment if you would like. If you’re new here, these five essays are a place to begin. ~ Ryan
- Why I’m Here — Why these stories exist, and who I’m leaving them for.
- Experience — Grief, finding a voice, and sharing what I’ve lived through.
- Body & Mind — Getting sober was only part of learning how to live.
- This is Church — Faith, heavy metal, and finding somewhere to belong.
- Hail to the King — A father, a son, and the music between them.
The Latest
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Owning Both
From jail cells to boardrooms, poverty to wealth, and failure to success. A personal reflection on identity, belonging, and owning both worlds.
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Gratitude
This life is better than I deserve. I’m not sure any of us deserve anything, really; we just have at…
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Impressions
I spent some time one summer with my aunt when I was around thirteen. I don’t remember exactly how long…
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Iteration 1.4
Some days I feel the weight of living several lifetimes inside of one, and today is one of those days.…
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The Final Analysis
Giving yourself to someone, heart and soul, is not something to do lightly. Part of you becomes that person. The…
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Fire Good Girl Pretty
It is 3:37am, and all is calm in my world. I am overcome by a feeling of peace in this…
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A Tired Mind
A dystopian daydream has crept into my night, and my night has become day. As the sleepless hours strip away…
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The Illusion of Control
I can hear the water moving below. It must be moving fast for me to hear the rapids from this…
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The value of hope
The death of hope is the birth of change. Read Next The Digital Diatribe runs on black coffee, hopes, and…
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Vision (shades of you)
My world is still colored in shades of you. Read Next The Digital Diatribe runs on black coffee, hopes, and…
Where to go from here
- Start here: five essays to begin with
- Read the AA: A Cult of Personality series
- Explore the blog archive
- Get in touch
-Ryan
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